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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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